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M6M6 EccleshallCongestionLocation : The M6 southbound between junctions J15and J14 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 23 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The junction of the A59and the M57. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 23 June 2025. A453A453 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The A453 northbound between the junctions with the A6and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 23 June 2025. A27A27 HavantCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound exit slip to the A2030 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 23 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A23A23 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The A23 northbound between the junctions with the A272and the M23 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 23 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A2A2 DoverCongestionLocation : The A2 eastbound between the junctions with the A258and the A20 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 23 June 2025. A13A13 GraysCongestionLocation : The A13 eastbound exit slip to the A1012 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 23 June 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

no delay

M26M26 SevenoaksAccidentLocation : The M26 eastbound between the M25and junction J2A . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:15 and 22:30 on 23 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 23 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M25M25 AshteadAccidentLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J9 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:45 and 22:00 on 23 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 23 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M1M1 WatfordBroken down vehicleLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J16and J18 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 23 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 23 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A38A38 DerbyBroken down vehicleLocation : The A38 southbound. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:30 and 21:45 on 23 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 23 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A1A1 NewarkBroken down vehicleLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A46and the A638 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:00 and 21:15 on 23 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 23 June 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure

M4M4 ReadingAccidentLocation : The M4 westbound between junctions J12and J13 . Reason : Accident involving a vehicle crossing the central reservation. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 23:30 and 23:45 on 23 June 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:30 and 23:45 on 23 June 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 20:44 pm. In traffic news, it looks like we're in for a bit of a bumpy ride today, folks! Starting off with the M25, we've got delays near junction 10 due to an accident. So, if you're in Leatherhead or passing through, you might want to pack your patience. Heading up to the M1, there's heavy traffic northbound near Luton. Looks like the cars are having a bit of a dance party on the road, so make sure to leave some extra time for your journey.Over in Manchester, the A56 is causing some headaches near Altrincham. Seems like everyone's decided to take a little afternoon stroll on the road, so watch out for some slow-moving traffic.And last but not least, in London, there's congestion on the A4 near Hammersmith. It's like a never-ending game of bumper cars out there, so brace yourselves for some delays.Well, folks, that's all for the latest traffic and travel updates. Remember, stay safe on the roads and keep calm - we'll get through this together. Until next time, happy travelling!


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